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Serve with Arkansas’s only licensed child development center and youth program specifically targeted to homeless and near-homeless families. As Family Engagement VISTA, you will enhance our family engagement opportunities and communications for the Little Learners Child Development Center and the Our Club afterschool and out-of-school-time program. You will reach out to the community to build partnerships focused on the two-generation approach, create opportunities for parents/guardians to volunteer, develop data tracking systems, assess and improve communication systems with families, and share new family engagement research and strategies through training plans, and assist with Community Council relations. You will also actively support the procurement and analysis of feedback from families on our current programs, systems, and practices.

Serve with Arkansas’s only licensed child development center and youth program specifically targeted to homeless and near-homeless families. As Family Engagement VISTA, you will enhance our family engagement opportunities and communications for the Little Learners Child Development Center and the Our Club afterschool and out-of-school-time program. You will reach out to the community to build partnerships focused on the two-generation approach, create opportunities for parents/guardians to volunteer, develop data tracking systems, assess and improve communication systems with families, and share new family engagement research and strategies through training plans, and assist with Community Council relations. You will also actively support the procurement and analysis of feedback from families on our current programs, systems, and practices.
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Additional Benefits

Healthcare Allowance Reimbursement Plan or Health Benefit Plan; Membership to Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) Little Rock; Access to Employee Assistance Program; 10 days medical leave, 10 days vacation, 5 days Life After AmeriCorps; Access to a local AmeriCorps Alums chapter and a broad network of partners, alums, and more; on-site orientation training provided by Our House staff, First Aid/CPR certification; DHS-sponsored training opportunities, monthly National Service member meetings with training and team-building, access to mentoring with VISTA Leader; any other trainings deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Education Requirements

High School Graduate

Desired Certifications or Qualifications

The Family Engagement VISTA will be thoroughly committed to Our House’s mission and to national service. All candidates should have the following qualifications and experience:• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills. • Strong people skills, with ability to form effective working relationships with a wide range of people.• Strong organizational skills and ability to drive multiple simultaneous projects to completion.• At least 18 years of age.• Must be able to lift 35 pounds• Must have a valid driver’s license• A United States Citizen, National, or Permanent Resident.• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Desired Languages

English

Other Conditions

Car recommendedPermits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check